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Secondary schools in WN2

All 5 secondary schools in WN2.

5 schools in WN2

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  1. Outwood Academy Hindley

    Wigan, WN2 4LG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Results close to the England average.

    172 first choices, 176 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1644.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.6%
    Pupils
    908
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school Outwood Academy Hindley
  2. Oakfield High School and College

    Wigan, WN2 4XA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    11.4%
    Pupils
    413
    Pupils per teacher
    8.9
    View school Oakfield High School and College
  3. Newbridge Learning Community

    Wigan, WN2 3TL · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    29.2%
    Pupils
    83
    Pupils per teacher
    7.0
    View school Newbridge Learning Community
  4. The Parks School

    Hindley, WN2 3AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    21
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The Parks School
The big picture

How WN2's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Oakfield High School and College: 3Newbridge Learning Community: 16.3Outwood Academy Hindley: 44.3020406080
Secondary schools in WN2

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

WN2 average 17.1%Outwood Academy Hindley: 10.6%Oakfield High School and College: 11.4%Newbridge Learning Community: 29.2%0%8%16%24%32%
Secondary schools in WN2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in WN2

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in WN2, explained

There are 5 secondary schools in WN2. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them are 3 special and 1 independent schools.

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How many secondary schools are in WN2?
There are 5 secondary schools in WN2, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in WN2?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in WN2 on Eduscope are Outwood Academy Hindley. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in WN2 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in WN2?
When choosing a secondary school in WN2, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 5 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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